Following George's directions, Yong took the passage behind the Gym Trainer and walked a short way along the stairs. A small healing machine, much like the one at Rustboro Gym, and a Chansey appeared before him.
"Hello, Chansey! Sorry for the trouble!"
"Lucky~~!"
With a happy smile, Chansey took the Pokémon Balls containing Marshtomp and Aron, placed them on the machine, and began checking them.
No longer worried, Yong stood to one side and checked the system information.
During the previous battle, he had used an unfinished fusion move and earned the system's recognition. Unlike other moves, however, fusion moves could not be improved through daily training or battles. They could only advance naturally once a Pokémon's understanding of energy deepened and its energy level increased. That placed much greater demands on a Pokémon's aptitude!
Raising energy levels was no easy task!
Fortunately, after all that training, Marshtomp's energy level must have increased, allowing it to grasp the fusion move and reach the beginner stage.
What a headache. Yong felt as though he had been shackled. He couldn't even enjoy himself anymore.
"Lucky~!"
Chansey's call interrupted Yong's thoughts. Looking at the refreshed Aron and Marshtomp beside him, he nodded in satisfaction. The previous battle had gone fairly smoothly, after all. Aside from the little one's exhaustion, Marshtomp had practically won without taking a scratch!
"Thank you! Thanks for all your hard work!"
After recalling both Pokémon and saying goodbye to the smiling, waving Chansey, Yong stepped through the doors that had already been opened for him.
Dazzling lights on the ceiling illuminated the entire arena.
This battle area was far larger than the previous one, with rocks, patches of grass, and even small hills! In the spectator seats to the right, Chengjie waved happily at Yong. Sitting beside him was